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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: May 31, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the re-appointment of three veteran members to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
DISCUSSION:
In June of 2021, the City Council approved changes to Chapter 2, which included a sunset provision for all board/commission members. The sunset was included to bring the board/commission terms into compliance with the new dates provided in the ordinance, as well as survey members if they wished to continue to serve or step down.
The nominations brought forth today represents three veteran members;
Sal Khan is a 10th Ward resident, if approved will be serving their second term.
Pedro Gonzalez is a 5th Ward resident, if approved will be serving their fifth term.
Yvonne Owusu-Safo is a 7th Ward resident, if approved will be serving their 5th term.
If the above-mentioned candidates' appointments are approved, there will be no remaining vacancies on the commission
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Sal Khan, Pedro Gonzalez, and Yvonne Owusu-Safo to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor, shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the members of the advisory boards and commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A...
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